Photography

A person with a mohawk and tattooed arms is sitting outdoors at what appears to be a festival gathering. The setting includes other casually dressed individuals in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Tattoos in a Dock City: celebrating the tales behind Bristol’s body art

The meaning of a person’s tattoo can be nothing – or everything. A project by two local photographers aims to showcase the rich variety that makes the scene in Bristol so special.

Joshua Collins and Kieran Woodham

Features

Abstract painting of two individuals against a green and blue backdrop, one wearing a bright green top and glasses, seated, and the other in a white shirt, standing slightly behind.

‘Letting people be who they want’: an award-winning photographer’s collaboration with a Bristol charity

Steph Cullen

Photography

Rack ’em up: Bristol’s bustling pub pool culture in pictures

Gökçe Yeniev and Sean Morrison

Photography

‘A safe space to be shit at sport’

DUMP FC is a mixed-ability, mixed-gender football group that defines itself as a ‘friendly and safe space to be shit at football’.

Alexander Turner

Photography

The gloves are on: the boxing charity helping young people bounce back

Alexander Turner

Photography

PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Grand Iftar meal on College Green for first time

Julian Preece

Photography

Image of a participant walking at the Bristol Ball, organised by Bristol Ballroom Community (credit: Darren Shepherd)

Bristol goes to the ball

Ballroom culture, which Bristol photographer Darren Shepherd describes as 'the personification of queer resilience and queer joy', has been enjoying a resurgence in our city.

Aphra Evans

Photography

Photoessay: Lakota at 30

The Bristol institution, which has hosted internationally-renowned DJs, celebrated its 30th birthday in June with a night headlined by Bristol's own drum and bass legend Roni Size.

Mark Simmons

Photography

Photo essay: Rainbows and revellers at Bristol Pride

After a two year hiatus, the Bristol Pride parade took place on Saturday amid searing temperatures, led by drummers and dancers with a sea of rainbow flags in tow.